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NRC Blog Explains Value of Scale Model Cask Testing

Bernard White, senior project manager in the Division of Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation, says practicality, not cost, is the main reason to use it.

NSC Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Using Opioid Painkillers Unaware

Drug overdoses, largely from opioid painkillers, are a leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for American adults. This "epidemic" is a primary focus of National Safety Month, according to the council.

3M Acquiring Capital Safety for $2.5 Billion

The announcement says Bloomington, Minn-based Capital Safety's sales have increased at a compound annual growth rate of 10 percent over the past four years.

Poultry Processing Plant Exposed Workers to Musculoskeletal Injuries: OSHA

OSHA has proposed $38,000 in fines for Allen Harim Foods LLC.

The ninth meeting of WHO

Assessing the Threat of MERS

WHO's Emergency Committee held its ninth meeting on June 16, by teleconference, in response to the outbreak in the Republic of Korea.

Lumber Company Fined After Fatal Injury

It said the company was fined $6,600 for not safeguarding exposed shafts in four locations, including the conveyor where Busha died; and $8,400 for a serious-repeat violation of not ensuring that bench grinders were guarded to prevent severe injuries to the hand and face.

All VINs Affected by Takata Recalls Now Searchable

This recall involves 11 different vehicle makes and roughly 34 million vehicles, according to NHTSA.

UK Court Fines Recycling Firm After Amputation

A worker was seriously injured when his arm became trapped in a conveyor belt he was maintaining.



Confined Space Update Offered at NFPA Conference

The June 22-25 conference at Chicago's McCormick Place will include a presentation on the pending NFPA 350 Guide to Confined Space Entry and Work.

Australia's Civil Aviation Authority Wins Top Award

Safe Work Australia presented its Work Health and Safety Reporting Award to the agency during a ceremony in Melbourne.

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